Globe has opened a new pop-up store in Bohol to make it easier for residents and tourists to access mobile and broadband services right where they are. This is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to bring reliable connectivity closer to communities that need it most.

“We’re excited to serve the people of Bohol more directly,” said Chai Alano, Vice President of Channel Management Group at Globe.“This pop-up store is one way we’re bringing our services closer to the community. We want Boholanos and tourists alike to stay connected, whether it’s for work, school, or simply staying in touch with loved ones.”

For mobile needs, the store offers prepaid SIMs that are well-suited for foreign visitors and digital nomads. These SIMs come with no long-term commitment and give users immediate access to data for social media, navigation, remote work, or simply staying connected while in Bohol. The store also accepts all forms of payment for bill transactions, making it easier for customers to manage their accounts.

Beyond setting up new services, the store is ready to assist with customer concerns, including service issues and technical support. It’s designed to be a one-stop shop for everything Globe, offering convenience, speed, and real-time support

The Bohol pop-up, located at the Upper Ground Floor of Island City Mall in Tagbilaran City, is part of a broader effort to make Globe’s services more accessible nationwide, especially in areas experiencing rapid development and increased connectivity needs.

To learn more about Globe’s network initiatives in the Visayas, visit https://www.globe.com.ph/. 

Leading Philippine fiber broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has secured full certification as a Tier III facility for its Caloocan Data Center under global data center authority Uptime Institute.

The latest certification validates that the state-of-the-art data center in Metro Manila has been constructed, and operates according to high-level design requirements, making it the first data center in the Philippines to be fully approved by Uptime Institute as Tier III, both in design and build.

The company’s Caloocan Data Center is a 300-rack, 3-megawatt facility that will soon house the firm’s assets to support its critical business functions.

In February, the infrastructure was awarded a Tier III certification for its design documents which affirms that its blueprint meets the redundancy requirements of a rated-three data center. The hub completed its construction in March and has already been powered up for operational testing.

The Tier III certification for Constructed Facility has lifetime validity.

To accommodate the growing demand for content and cloud services, Converge is in the process of building up its data center footprint, employing a multi-edge strategy, which involves operating multiple smaller data centers across the edge of its network.

In line with this, a more extensive 1,200-rack data center project is also underway in Pampanga. Aside from supporting the firm’s internal operations, the said digital hub is expected to serve enterprise clients across different sectors.

Apart from these two data centers, two significant international cable systems are slated to be activated this year for Converge, which will enhance the company’s capacity to serve residential, enterprise, and wholesale customers, while enabling innovation across industries.

These are the Bifrost Cable System which directly links Singapore to the US West Coast with a landing point in Davao and the Southeast Asia Hong Kong-Hainan Express Cable System (SEA-H2X) which connects Hong Kong and Hainan, China to the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Uptime Institute serves as the leading global authority on digital infrastructure performance, focusing on the reliability, sustainability, and efficiency of data centers. Having issued more than 3,500 awards across 118 countries, Uptime Tier Certification is acknowledged as the global benchmark for data center design, construction, and operations.

Leading Philippine broadband and technology provider Converge ICT Solutions Inc. has once again staged another session of its Project PIGLET (Privacy Integration through Guided Learning of Emerging Technologies) initiative, in its continuing effort to educate the youth on protecting themselves online.

“As a fiber broadband company, and especially now as we evolve in becoming a technology company, we hold fast to our advocacy on safe and responsible use of technology. Artificial intelligence, for example, is a transformative tool that unlocks so many opportunities, but in the wrong hands they may be used to endanger and intensify crimes such as OSAEC (online sexual abuse and exploitation of children,” noted Atty. Laurice Esteban-Tuason, Converge Corporate Compliance and Data Protection Officer.

“This program is our way of giving back to children, parents, and teachers especially with everyone having gadgets today. The internet and these gadgets are crucial tools for learning, especially during the pandemic. But we have to acknowledge that they pose dangers as well, and based on studies, children are the most vulnerable to them. That’s why we target them as our audience,” underlined Converge Data Privacy Manager Atty. Janine Villabeto - Solete.

“Now that we’re living in a digital world, our children need to be protected. The risks for them now are not just for their physical safety but psychological and emotional, which can be exposed when they’re online and interacting with so many agents. We’re grateful Project PIGLET was able to explain how they can navigate the online space, through story-telling,” said Timoteo Paez Elementary School Principal Jeanne Rejuso.

In recognition of this advocacy push to teach the youth about responsible internet use, Project PIGLET was recently named a finalist to the National Privacy Commission’s Privacy Initiative of the Year, announced during the Privacy Awareness Week in June.

TechLife Pad Lite 8” was met with overwhelming demand from Filipino buyers, quickly selling out on e-commerce platforms like Shopee and TikTok shortly after launch, proving just how much the fans appreciate a reliable and budget-friendly tablet that fits their everyday needs.

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So you’re on a vacation—and apparently, so is your ability to poop. What is it about going on trips that suddenly make our bathroom habit so difficult and straining, even to the most regular among us?

When traveling, don’t just sit and sleep. Walking around simulates muscle contractions in the digestive system, which helps you poop

Traveler’s constipation also happens when vacationers put their healthy eating habits on hold, indulging in fried and fatty food instead of fiber-rich fruits and greens, which are guaranteed to make you go. “But traveler’s constipation can simply be caused by your being in new and unfamiliar territory,” adds Dr. Leelin. “When there are passengers waiting in line for you to finish using the plane’s restroom, you tend to get self-conscious and hold it in.”

Thankfully, the condition is temporary and can even be resolved while you’re still on holiday with a few simple tricks from MakatiMed:

Drink. From during the flight to when you’re exploring tourist attractions and sitting down to sample local cuisine, drinking softens stool, making it easier to pass. “Choose water over soda and alcohol. Both have diuretic properties, which will just get you dehydrated,” advises Dr. Leelin.

Eat. “Fruits are a tasty and healthy way to stay hydrated. Apples and pears have high water content, while papaya and prunes are natural laxatives,” the doctor explains. “Vegetables, of course, are an excellent source of fiber and water, which you need. Include leafy greens like broccoli, kale, cabbage, and lettuce in your meals.”

Move. Don’t spend your holidays just sitting and sleeping. “Walk as much as you can, and use your hotel’s gym or pool to squeeze in some exercise. Physical activity stimulates muscle contractions in the digestive system, which helps you poop,” reminds Dr. Leelin.

Get a little help. If you still haven’t gone and your constipation’s making you bloated and gassy, relieve yourself with an over-the-counter laxative. Teas with senna and powdered drinks containing psyllium fiber are more “natural” laxatives that also do the job nicely. “Timing is of the essence when it comes to laxatives,” warns Dr. Leelin. “Laxatives take effect between 6-12 hours, so if you have a full day of plans and don’t have access to a bathroom, make sure you do your business before you leave your accommodations.”

For more information, please contact MakatiMed On-Call at +632.88888 999, email mmc@makatimed.net.ph, or visit www.makatimed.net.ph. Follow @IamMakatiMed on Facebook and Twitter.